What the Students Say
A South Armagh School………
St. Joseph’s High School was opened in 1964 to serve the post primary needs of the three parishes of Upper Creggan, Lower Creggan (except Newtownhamilton) and Forkhill / Mullaghbawn.
Our feeder primary schools are St Patrick’s PS, Crossmaglen, St Patrick’s PS Cullyhanna, Clonalig PS, St Brigid’s PS Glassdrummond, Anamar PS, St Oliver’s PS Carrickrovaddy, St Oliver Plunkett PS, Forkhill, St Mary’s PS Mullaghbawn, Shelagh NS
St. Joseph’s High School is a Catholic Maintained School catering for boys and girls of all abilities, from the high academic achiever to the child with learning difficulties between the ages of 11 and 18.
Department of Education regulations allow the school to enrol a total of 600 pupils and to admit 120 new pupils each year. At present there are 615 pupils on the rolls, 16 of whom are in our Learning Support Centre, and the intake in September 2010 was 111.
What the students say………..
Paula Mc Shane – Anamar PS
"During my time in St. Joseph’s H.S. I have received many personal qualities and skills which are of great benefit to me now and will be in the future. Along with this I have gained lifelong friends which enabled me to become more confident and enjoy my school life more. I believe that with hard work and dedication from myself and my teachers I will be able to accomplish the required grades needed in order to get into university next year."
Emma Burns- St Bridget’s PS, Glassdrummond
"I am currently in my final year of A -levels in St Joseph’s H.S., Crossmaglen. I have really enjoyed my time in St Josephs and have made many friends here. In my GCSES I achieved very good grades and believe with continued encouragement and dedication from my teachers I can fulfill my goal and get to university to gain further academic qualifications. St Josephs H.S. is not just a school but a community that works together to help each pupil reach their full potential."
Sean McArdle – St Bridget’s PS, Glassdrummon
"I am currently studying three A-Levels at St Joseph’s High School. I decided to stay at St Joseph’s as I felt I would have had a better chance of getting the grades that I need in order to progress to higher education. In my time at the school, I was Senior Prefect for three years in a row which helped me to deal with responsibility and to develop as a person. I believe that my time at St Josephs High School will allow me to achieve my goals in the future."
Megan Sheridan – Anamar PS
"I am presently completing my seventh year at St. Joseph’s High School. I decided to undertake my A-levels at St. Joseph’s after achieving such good grades in my GCSE’s. The teachers are very helpful and they put so much work into helping us achieve our goals and encouraging us to do our best. Being at St. Joseph’s for the last 6 years have been the best days of my life. I have made many life-long friends here and I have also received many awards. I believe that my time in St. Joseph’s has provided me with the opportunity to follow my goals in the future."
Niamh Watters- Clonalig PS
"I am currently in my seventh and final year at St Joseph’s High School and they were the best days. I have made friends that will be with me for a lifetime and achieved many awards over the time that I have been here. My teachers and friends made me the determined, enthusiastic and fun person that I am today. They helped me in a way that no one else could to achieve my full potential in this school. I will be sad to leave St Joseph’s as I have lots of memories here, but I am looking forward to the next chapter of my life."
Denise Murphy- St Mary’s PS, Mullaghbawn
"I am currently completing my seventh year at St Joseph’s High School where I am studying A-levels in Biology and Chemistry. My time here has been brilliant; I have made many friends and also gained skills and qualifications by achieving 3A’s, 5B’s and 1C in my GCSE’s and a B in ICT at A-level. The things I have achieved in the past seven years would not have been possible without the help and dedication of friends and the teachers here in St. Joseph’s, as they encouraged me to do my best and reach my full potential."
Laura Largey-St Patrick’s PS, Cullyhanna
"I am in my final year in St Joseph’s and am currently studying 3 A-levels. I thoroughly enjoyed my first 5 years here at St Joseph’s, as the teachers were so committed and made each class interesting. When I chose to stay here to do my A-levels I was influenced by the dedication I knew my teachers would provide me with. Since then I have found the teachers to be friendly and willing to help in every situation."